August 20, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari said the people of Adamawa State are very reliable and trustworthy in all aspects of life.
Buhari made the remark on Friday at the Palace of the paramount ruler, Lamido of Adamawa.
THEWILL reports that Buhari was in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, to commiserate with the state over the death of elder statesman and Super Permanent Secretary, Ahmed Joda.
The President said: “Since my days as a military ruler to even now that I am a civilian President, I have found Adamawa people very reliable.
“That is why when I became the President in 2015, I made one of them the Minister in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a very difficult task but I’m not disappointed. He is doing a good job.
“The late Ahmed Joda was equally a good and hard-working person. He headed my transition committee in 2015.
“The only thing I can say to Adamawa people is: Thank you. I appreciate all you have done for me. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, may God rest their souls.”
The State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, had earlier welcomed the President to Adamawa as he thanked him for identifying with them in their moment of trial.
He said the state lost three illustrious sons recently and it was a trying moment for the state government and all citizens of Adamawa.
Fintiri thanked the President for sending a delegation earlier last week as well and for coming personally to condole with the State.
“Just few days ago you sent a powerful delegation led by the Secretary to Government of the Federation and today you are here personally to condole with us. We thank you Sir for this show of love”, he said.
The Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammad Barkindo Musdafa, also appreciated the President for finding time within his tight schedule to commiserate with the people of Adamawa.
He prayed for a successful wedding of the President’s son, which takes place in Kano later in the day.
Buhari departed Adamawa for Kano, to participate in the wedding ceremony of his son, Yusuf.
